Sedentary Behaviors and Physical Fatigability
Author Information
Author(s): Garcia Reagan, Johnson Eileen, Cawthon Peggy, Nicklas Barbara, Goodpaster Bret, Newman Anne, Glynn Nancy
Primary Institution: University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health
Hypothesis
Does time spent in sedentary behaviors contribute to greater perceived physical fatigability?
Conclusion
Sedentary behavior has modest associations with perceived fatigability, suggesting that reducing sedentary time could help lessen fatigue severity.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants had a mean sedentary time of 619.1 minutes per day.
- One standard deviation higher mean sedentary time was associated with 26% greater odds of reporting more severe perceived physical fatigability.
Takeaway
Sitting too much might make you feel more tired, so moving around a bit more could help you feel better.
Methodology
Participants wore an activPAL device for 7 days to measure sedentary time and perceived fatigability was assessed using the Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, so it cannot establish causation.
Participant Demographics
Participants had a mean age of 76.4 years, with 58% being women and 85.1% Non-Hispanic White.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
1.05-1.52
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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